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The Sister Circle Podcast

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Real. Authentic. Practical. Thoughts on faith, family, food, fitness, fun, and living with focus.

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#378 – Live with No Limits

October 10, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Do you ever find yourself hindered by the limitations of life? What if I told you that you were made to live without limits?? All too often the limits we experience in life we put on ourselves! Many of these limits are lies. We simply believe them due to our current circumstances and [...]

#377 – Jennifer Taylor Wagner – Your Good Body

October 05, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

​​I’ve been fighting the #fatdemon for most of my adult life, and many times I’ve felt alone. Hey… sometimes you have to put a face to a name. Seriously. There is something about naming the tough parts of life that gives me a sense of control, power, and confidence. Even though I know [...]

#376 – A Call to Clarity

October 03, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MB

Have you ever wondered what your calling and purpose are in life? While that can seem like a big question, the answer doesn't have to be complicated. The dreams in your heart have been placed there by God! The reason I show up here week after week (which I love!) is because I [...]

#375 – Trillia Newbell – Letting God Lead

September 28, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Are you overwhelmed by the idea that you don’t know what your life’s purpose is? Do you find yourself worried that you may not ever fully become the woman God wants you to be? Have you felt as if you won’t be able to figure things out and live your life fully stewarding [...]

#374 – Royal and Real

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Devoted. Consistent. Faithful. Humble. These are the words used to describe Queen Elizabeth II. They are not special or unique, but they are what made her legacy one we admire.  With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her life and legacy have become a hot topic. How did she remain so humble? What [...]

#373 – Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly – Finding Real Life Friendships

September 23, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

"How do I make friends?" This is a question I've heard over and over. Friendship can be easy for some and seem so complicated for others. I know this because, over the years, many women have told me so! They have shared how they just don't know how to make friends or keep [...]

#372 – Don’t Quit! Keep Going and Growing.

September 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

I’d like to talk to you about the great opportunity that awaits you - that awaits all of us - if we choose to take advantage of it.  We have an opportunity right now to invest consistently.  We have an opportunity to give our “also”; to go above and beyond doing just the [...]

#371 – Sally Clarkson – Own Your Story

September 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Sally Clarkson has loved Jesus with her life.  She has poured His love into her family and has made it her life’s work to encourage, to teach, and to disciple other women to do the same.  She is the author of over 24 books and has at least one book with each of [...]

#370 – When Life Comes to a Halt

September 17, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Have you ever felt like your life was going up in flames? Sometimes I feel like the very thing I took great pains to plan for takes the most unexpected turns or results in insurmountable obstacles that throws my whole life off course.  As women who work hard and serve others as daughters, [...]

#369 – Dorena Williamson – Embracing God’s Design

September 15, 2022 03:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Have you ever been frustrated by a situation you determined was unfair or unjust? I mean something that not only bothered you, but compelled you to search for a solution. Listen y’all, sometimes the thing that agitates you the most is where you will find your purpose and where God wants you to [...]

#368 – 5 Ways to Fight Imposter Syndrome

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Y’all, what are we going to do about Imposter Syndrome? It’s a real phenomenon that can keep you from living out your purpose and experiencing God’s best for your life. Because imposter syndrome is such an important issue that is impacting so many people I know, I’m talking about this topic two weeks [...]

#367 – Jonathan Evans – Fighting Your Battles

September 09, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

What happens when you find yourself in the midst of the battle? What mindset do you have when you find yourself in a fight in life? How have you prepared for what you are facing? Throughout my life, I have heard my father, Dr. Tony Evans, say, “You’re either in a storm, on [...]

#366 – Imposter Syndrome

September 09, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Have you ever struggled with feeling that you aren’t good enough?  Have you ever felt like someone is going to find out you are a fake or that you don’t really belong? The struggle with Imposter Syndrome is real, but it is NOT the truth about you! According to the American Psychological Association, [...]

#365 – Kathie Lee Gifford – When Passion Meets Purpose

September 01, 2022 17:53 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Have you ever wondered what God’s plan and purpose is for your life? My guess is, of course you have! You are wired for purpose, and sometimes it can be hard to spot in your own life, but that doesn’t mean your purpose doesn’t exist. Where have you seen a spark or flame [...]

#364 – It’s Time to Slow Down

September 01, 2022 14:54 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Have you ever felt like things are moving too fast?? In this day and age, so many distractions can pull our attention and demand our time, but what does it look like for us to slow down and be intentional? What does it mean to notice our days? I recently had the privilege [...]

#363 – Dr. Virginia Johnson – You Deserve to Live Well

August 25, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB

Many of us are all too familiar with the age-old saying, “mind over matter."  The truth is that our minds are incredibly powerful, but every now and then, our minds like to play tricks on us and in turn, we end up living out a narrative that's contrary to who God says we [...]

#362 – When Seasons Change

August 25, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

How do you know when it’s time for you to change seasons? If there is anything that is constant in life, it’s change. The good news is, when life seasons do change, you can sense them coming and move through into them gracefully.  Whenever seasons change, there are shifts in the atmosphere. The [...]

#361 – Dana K. White – Progress Not Perfection

August 17, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of time it takes to complete housework? Or perhaps you’ve grown frustrated by failed attempts to keep your home organized and clutter- free? Maybe you’ve even read several books on home organization or watched what feels like hundreds of YouTube videos and yet, you still feel unsuccessful? [...]

#360 – How to Level Up Your Life

August 15, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

How many times have you vowed not to do something anymore, only to end up in the same pattern again and you find yourself asking “why”? Most of us have heard the saying, “Insanity is doing something over and over and expecting different results”. None of us want to look insane, and although [...]

#359 – Maddie Rey – Reaching the Next Generation

August 03, 2022 15:49 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

Current culture continues to amaze me. Information is at our fingertips, TikTok is the largest search engine, and many young people are deconstructing and leaving the faith altogether. What can we do to influence others, particularly those in their twenties and thirties to live well? How can we make an impact on the [...]

#358 – Breaking Bad Habits

August 01, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? In doing so, what were the challenges that you faced? How did you overcome them? Or, did you overcome them?  When it comes to bad habits, all of us have them. And many of us have A LOT. So the idea of breaking bad [...]

#357 – Jenn Johnson – Worship as a Lifestyle

July 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

We live in a world where if what you have is not “aesthetically pleasing” then you are not worthy. That is a lie from the enemy that we are tricked into believing when navigating all the social media platforms. It can be tempting to live in a space of constantly trying to attain [...]

#356 – Free Girl Summer

July 29, 2022 10:15 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Today, I want to talk about what it means to be free - like really free.  To me, personal freedom is having the ability and privilege to live in integrity with myself.  What does that mean in short form?  That I am free to be me - to be the me that the [...]

#355 – Laura Story – So Long Normal

July 29, 2022 09:14 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

What do you do when God doesn’t “fix” the devastating situations in your life?  Maybe as you await His response you struggle to keep the faith and even wonder where He is and how He’ll use your challenges for His glory.  Often, we erroneously expect that when our testimonies start out rough, they [...]

#354 – Strong Girl Summer

July 27, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

If you are from Texas, or even if you’ve just heard about Texas summers, then you know it can get pretty hot here. In fact, some days it is so hot you simply refuse to go outside. No one wants to operate in that kind of heat. Yet, there are times when the [...]

#353 – Morgan Harper Nichols – Prioritizing Peace

July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

What would it look like for you to take one day away from everything? We often prioritize our schedules based on the demands of those around us. We pour our hearts and souls into everything and everyone except ourselves. And then, we reach a point where the pouring seems overwhelming and we don’t [...]

#352 – Dream Girl Summer

July 25, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MB

When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream? We all need regular check-ins with ourselves where we think, plan, and envision the life we want to live. We often get so caught up in our day to day life that we forget to take the time to dream. Well I’ve decided [...]

#351 – Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith – Set Free to Live Free

July 25, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is not only a medical doctor, an author, and a speaker, but she is also ridiculously smart, ridiculously resourceful, and she will give you some of the best counsel and wisdom you didn’t even know you needed.  She is no stranger to The Sister Circle Podcast.  She previously joined us [...]

#350 – Remembering You

July 24, 2022 19:57 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Have you ever looked at your life and felt completely lost? Many of us have had those moments when we ask ourselves “where am I?”. While the question can feel daunting, we don’t have to get stuck just because we don’t have a readily available answer. You get to choose to continue moving [...]

#349 – Karen Harmon – Living Surrendered

July 24, 2022 03:53 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Are you a multi-passionate person? Do you have lots of interests or a desire to develop your skills, abilities, or expertise? I totally get that, and so does my friend, Karen Harmon. Karen homeschools her kids, runs a business, serves in her local church, and desires to honor and glorify God. She is [...]

#348 – Stick It Out

July 22, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MB

We’ve all faced a difficult situation at some point in time.Those pounds are hard to lose! You have tried so hard but they just won’t come off even though you’ve tried every diet under the moon. Your boss at work is rude and disrespectful when addressing you. They also fail to value your [...]

#347 – Eric Thomas – Secrets for Success

July 18, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

What do you do when you are fed up with your current circumstances, but can’t figure out how to change them? Oftentimes, motivational speakers speak to those who have money or connections or some worldly influence. They show them how to use what they currently have to help them get to where they [...]

#346 – Summer Plans for Teens

July 18, 2022 11:38 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Summer is upon us! Do you know what you are doing with your kids this summer? In this episode I share FIVE different ideas to implement with your family to help you have a great summer experience.  Listen y’all, I have three teenage sons at home and they do not know what is [...]

#345 – Dr. Juli Slattery – God, Sex, and Your Marriage

July 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me! Does anyone remember that song? I know that's a bit facetious of me, but the entire point of today's podcast is to rid ourselves of the ill-placed shame associated with sex. For decades the Christian church has made talking about sex nearly [...]

#344 – Do You Want to be Healed?

July 14, 2022 17:36 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Do you want to be healed? Do you trust that God will meet you in the place where you need healing or where you have dreams left unreached? When a part of us is broken, or we find ourselves battling disappointment, it can be hard to hold onto hope, but the good news [...]

#343 – Dr. Derwin Gray – Race, Reconciliation, & Redemption

July 13, 2022 06:23 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Have you ever found yourself feeling uncomfortable when the topic of race comes up? Do conversations around skin color and prejudice fill you with anxiety? Well, in this episode I had an opportunity to talk with someone who has made it his mission to heal the racial divide. In a time where the [...]

#342 – How to Find a Mentor

July 12, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Are you struggling to find a mentor? Are you uncertain if you have what it takes to mentor someone else? Mentoring is something we all need no matter our stage of life. Even the strongest, most independent woman can benefit from having someone pour into her. There’s an experience, an opportunity, something… there [...]

#341 – Teri Ijeoma – Stewarding Your Resources Well

July 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We’ve all heard the saying “Money can’t buy happiness”, but let’s face it, if used properly, it sure can be a powerful tool.  But, what does the Word of God have to say about the handling and possession of financial wealth? Can Christians be extraordinarily rich? Are believers required to use their wealth [...]

#340 – Get in the Picture!

July 11, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Do you have a hard time taking pictures of yourself? In this day and age of social media, there is so much pressure to have that “insta-worthy” photo, but I want to challenge you today to ask yourself - what does it look like to get in the picture of your life? This [...]

#339 – Nikki Leonti – God Doesn’t Need Perfect

July 08, 2022 20:02 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

I had the opportunity to sit down with an awesome human whom I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with. My brother Anthony suggested I have Nikki Leonti on the podcast and I'm so glad I did. Nikki is a phenomenal human and you are in for a treat.  She is also a singer/songwriter who has [...]

#338 – How to Respond, Not React

July 07, 2022 09:10 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Have you ever thought about the difference between responding and reacting? Whichever one you choose can make a big difference in the outcome of the circumstance and the health of your relationships. While most of us do not love change, the one thing you can count on in life is that change will [...]

#337 – Beth McCord – It’s All About Why

July 05, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

If you’ve been listening to me for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard me mention personality assessments like Myers Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Spiritual Gifts, DISC and Enneagram. Listen y'all, I’ve taken my fair share of personality tests, and I have to tell you, the Enneagram is the one that made me feel most [...]

#336 – 5 Ways to Notice Your Days

July 05, 2022 10:35 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

Do you ever feel like time is escaping you? So often we ask ourselves, “How did I even get here??.” Days turn to months and before you know it another year has passed.  Well, in this episode, I’ve organized 5 practical ways to help you pay attention and number your days well.  See [...]

#335 – Christine Caine – The Beauty of Interruption

July 04, 2022 23:20 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MB

I call her the “freedom girl”! My guest today, Christine Caine, wants people to live free through the power of Christ.  She is the author of How Did I Get Here? and co-founder of The A21 Campaign and Propel Women.    Christine has an insatiable desire to learn and to grow. Having recently earned [...]

#335 – The Beauty of Interruption

July 04, 2022 23:20 - 53.5 MB

I call her the “freedom girl”! My guest today, Christine Caine, wants people to live free through the power of Christ.  She is the author of How Did I Get Here? and co-founder of The A21 Campaign and Propel Women.    Christine has an insatiable desire to learn and to grow. Having recently earned [...]

#334 – Living Your Second Quarter Well

July 04, 2022 23:15 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MB

Are you stuck in a 2nd Quarter lull? During our 20s and 30s it’s easy to think of life as a present journey only. Everything we focus on is based on where we are at that moment. The trend is not to worry about the future because the future will take care of [...]

#333 – Dr. Gloria Morrow – It’s Never Too Late

June 29, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

As you walk through life, you will meet people who will leave a long-lasting impact on you. There will be people who can say something that will prick your heart and change your life. Today’s guest is one of the people who has marked my life, and I am so grateful to glean [...]

#332 – When You Need to Take a Break

June 27, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

When was the last time you made space to wind down from your life? As women we often prioritize the health and well-being of those around us before we prioritize ourselves. We ignore the signs from our mind, body, and soul that the pressures of life are building up and we need a [...]

#331 – Amanda Pittman – Unlocking the Door to Confidence

June 22, 2022 18:13 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Are your insecurities holding you back? As women we can often seek validation from those around us. And when we don’t receive it, our confidence can suffer. We may begin to doubt our value and our worth. Yet, God desires for us to walk confidently through life without seeking the approval of others. [...]

#330 – How to Save Money

June 22, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Do these gas prices have you reeling a bit as you look at your budget? The weight of what you are experiencing is real, and today I want to share some practical tips with you so you can manage the items you CAN control in your life.  Focusing on our spending habits can [...]

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